510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPhilips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Philips Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Philips Medical Systems · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Sep 24, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K202216 (Philips Ultrasound, Inc., 2020) after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 22 generations to 1995. 6 of the 200 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 24, 2021
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 22 generations to K935595 (1995). 197 ancestors in all, the oldest K852353 (1985). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 6 of the 200 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 22 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations between
- 3 generations backK181485 EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK200304 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK202216 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- This deviceK212704 Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Philips Affiniti…Philips Medical Systems · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK231190 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, LLC · 2023 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK233545 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, LLC · 2023 · Recalled
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- Root · 22 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 21 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
- 20 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
- 19 generations backK032114 Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003
- 18 generations backK041319 Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 17 generations backK042770 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 16 generations backK050240 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 15 generations backK052894 Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK063138 Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006
- 13 generations backK063803 Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK072786 Acuson S2000 Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007
- 11 generations backK091970 Aixplorer Ultrasound SystemSupersonic Imagine · 2009
- 10 generations backK102041 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2010
- 9 generations backK112255 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2012
- 8 generations backK130499 IU22 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK132304 Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK160807 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK163120 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK172607 Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic…Philips Health Care · 2017 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK181485 EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK200304 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK202216 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- This deviceK212704 Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Philips Affiniti…Philips Medical Systems · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −22 | K935595 | Acuson Model 3001 | Acuson Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −21 | K973767 | Harmonic Imaging with Contrast | Acuson Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −20 | K022567 | Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Acuson Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −19 | K032114 | Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −18 | K041319 | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −17 | K042770 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −16 | K050240 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −15 | K052894 | Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −14 | K063138 | Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −13 | K063803 | Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | 9 |
| −12 | K072786 | Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −11 | K091970 | Aixplorer Ultrasound System | Supersonic Imagine | 2009 | — |
| −10 | K102041 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2010 | — |
| −9 | K112255 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2012 | — |
| −8 | K130499 | IU22 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 2 |
| −7 | K132304 | Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 36 |
| −6 | K160807 | EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound System… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2016 | 33 |
| −5 | K163120 | EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2017 | 28 |
| −4 | K172607 | Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound… | Philips Health Care | 2017 | 31 |
| −3 | K181485 | EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 Diagnostic… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2018 | 24 |
| −2 | K200304 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2020 | 3 |
| −1 | K202216 | EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2020 | 8 |
| 0 (this device) | K212704 | Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Philips Affiniti Diagnostic… | Philips Medical Systems | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K231190 | EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, LLC | 2023 | 4 |
| +2 | K233545 | EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, LLC | 2023 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 3 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
6 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new IYN device
- #1 K240850 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems…score 32.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K202216 | EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsSummary page 6…Class II Classification Panel Radiology III. Predicate & Reference Devices Primary Predicate Devices: • K202216 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Reference Predicate Device: • K201012 Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound… | 2020 |
| † | K201012 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Series, Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound System Series… | 2020 |
| † | K161843 | Aplio i900/i800/i700 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, V2.0 | 2016 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K231190 | EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System | 2023 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K040050Instatrak System with Multiple Dataset Navigation, Model IT3500Ge Medical Systems Navigation and Visualization IN · 2004 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K994270Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K983529Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K982994Skull Base Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981998Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K960330InstatrakVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1996 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 1996 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 26 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 73 of the 197 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K231190 (Philips Ultrasound, LLC, 2023) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K202216.
How does its category compare?
All IYN devicesIYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · IYN
57in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IYN
124in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IYN
10in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IYN
610in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IYN, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 | 29 | 8 | 9 |
| 2010 | 29 | 67 | 10 | 17 |
| 2011 | 39 | 46 | 8 | 18 |
| 2012 | 43 | 37 | 3 | 20 |
| 2013 | 51 | 60 | 8 | 18 |
| 2014 | 56 | 39 | 2 | 48 |
| 2015 | 54 | 55 | 3 | 116 |
| 2016 | 60 | 56 | 2 | 145 |
| 2017 | 64 | 83 | 0 | 146 |
| 2018 | 59 | 85 | 7 | 85 |
| 2019 | 47 | 79 | 0 | 59 |
| 2020 | 57 | 72 | 4 | 67 |
| 2021 | 46 | 105 | 8 | 213 |
| 2022 | 53 | 105 | 10 | 186 |
| 2023 | 44 | 115 | 4 | 229 |
| 2024 | 50 | 119 | 1 | 266 |
| 2025 | 57 | 124 | 10 | 610 |
| 2026 | 44 | 107 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The intended use of Philips EPIQ series diagnostic ultrasound systems is diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body, with the following indications for use: Abdominal, Cardiac Adult, Cardiac other (Fetal), Cardiac Pediatric, Cerebral Vascular, Cephalic (Adult), Cephalic (Neonatal), Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Intra-cardiac Echo, Intra-luminal, Intraoperative (Vascular), Intraoperative (Cardiac), Musculoskeletal…
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The intended use of Philips EPIQ series diagnostic ultrasound systems is diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body, with the following indications for use:
Abdominal, Cardiac Adult, Cardiac other (Fetal), Cardiac Pediatric, Cerebral Vascular, Cephalic (Adult), Cephalic (Neonatal), Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Intra-cardiac Echo, Intra-luminal, Intraoperative (Vascular), Intraoperative (Cardiac), Musculoskeletal (Conventional), Musculoskeletal (Superficial), Other: Urology, Pediatric, Peripheral Vessel, Small Organ (Breast, Thyroid, Testicle), Transesophageal (Cardiac), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Lung.
The clinical environments where Philips EPIQ diagnostic ultrasound systems can be used include clinics, hospitals, and clinical point-of-care for diagnosis of patients.
When integrated with Philips EchoNavigator, the systems can assist the interventionalist and surgeon with image guidance during treatment of cardiovascular disease in which the procedure uses both live X-ray and live echo guidance.
The systems are intended to be installed, used, and operated only in accordance with the safety procedures and operating instructions given in the product user information. Systems are to be operated only by appropriately trained healthcare professionals for the purposes for which they were designed.
However, nothing stated in the user information reduces your responsibility for sound clinical judgement and best clinical procedure.
The intended use of the Affiniti Series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems is diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body with the following Indications for Use:
Abdominal, Cardiac Adult, Cardiac other (Fetal), Cardiac Pediatric, Cerebral Vascular, Cephalic (Adult), Cephalic (Neonatal), Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Intraoperative (Vascular), Intraoperative (Cardiac), Musculoskeletal (Conventional), Musculoskeletal (Superficial), Other: Urology, Pediatric, Peripheral Vessel, Small Organ (Breast, Thyroid, Testicle), Transesophageal (Cardiac), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Lung.
The clinical environments where the Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems can be used include Clinics, Hospitals, and clinical point-of-care for diagnosis of patients.
The systems are intended to be installed, used, and operated only in accordance with the safety procedures and operating instructions given in the product user information. Systems are to be operated only by appropriately trained healthcare professionals for the purposes for which they were designed. However, nothing stated in the user information reduces your responsibility for sound clinical judgment and best clinical procedure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212704 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212704: Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Philips Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212704
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026